Applications are invited for participants in the 2010 Leadership Development
Program for Families.
The Program runs from 1st June 2010 to 31st May
2011.
The Program was initially scheduled to begin in
February 2010, but coming on the heels of the summer holiday season and with
school and other new year commencements occurring at that time, a mid-year start
suits families better. A restructuring of the cost has also been undertaken to
alleviate reliance upon trusts and funding bodies.
Applications must be received by 25th May.
Is
this for you?
This is a leadership development program for
families (parents/ siblings/ carers) with an emphasis on solving problems
and finding and sharing solutions.
Eligible participants must meet four criteria:
1. have a family member with challenges
(disability, mental illness, chronic illness, aged frailty, addictions,
etc);
2. are searching for living
solutions for their loved one in social support, accommodation, meaningful
paid or voluntary work, or financial security;
3. have experienced obstacles, frustration,
and powerlessness along the way; and
4. want to play a leadership role in assisting
other families in developing solutions, through both public policy change
and social innovation.
Each participant group will be 15-20 in number.
Participants will be drawn from around Australia, and may work in
state-based groups depending on the total number of participants.
Participants are required to nominate two key
challenges that they are facing at the start of the program, and each group
will undertake a shared search for solutions to these challenges as
they move through the year.
The 12 month program is auspiced by the
National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers.
What will it do?
The program will consist of:
1. Three residential weekends for vision,
learning and skill development (July, January and May);
2. One three day tour of arrangements/models;
3. Online learning program with a focus on key
case studies and models;
4. Shared group input into two nominated challenges facing the participants
over the course of the 12 months;
5. Access to telephone and online support and
advice in seeking solutions for two challenges over the 12 months; and
6.Occasional forums, dinners and meetings.
How much does it cost?
The cost comprises a Participation Fee and Event Fees.
The Participation Fee of $990 includes:
- resource materials and access to an online learning program;
- online networking connections throughout the program;
and
- access to unlimited telephone support over 12 months in seeking
solutions to two nominated challenges.
The Event Fees includes:
- accommodation, meals and incidental costs
for each of the residential weekends and tours, set for each weekend/ tour;
and
- meals and incidental costs for occasional forums, dinners and meetings,
set for each event.
Transport costs to
and from the residential weekends, tours and other events, are the
participants' expense.
Participation in
the residential weekends and events is optional, providing that participants
participate in at least one of the July or January weekends.
Prospective participants are encouraged to
seek a Sponsor to meet the cost of participation in the program, and/or the
various event fees.
Sponsors may be:
1. Philanthropic or charitable bodies; service
clubs; or corporates;
2. Service providers or advocacy organisations;
3. Government agencies; or
4. Participants may self-fund.
When do I need to register?
25th May 2010.
An online registration form is
available
here.
Applicant should note the four criteria for
selection in the program, and should outline in the online form how they meet
these criteria and how they expect to benefit from the program. The names of two
referees are also required.
Prospective applicants who have not yet secured a
sponsor may indicate their interest in participation, pending finalisation of
Sponsorship or payment arrangements.
Further information:
Vern Hughes
National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers
vern@civilsociety.org.au
PO Box 159 Yarraville Vic 3013
Tel: 03 9824 4713
Mob: 0425 722 890
